Citroën BX – XPO – Welding Repair of the Scuttle Pt2
At last the final scuttle repair can begin. This seems like a simple piece to weld in, but for the next panel to align, it needs to be neat.
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding the Scuttle Pt1
With the suspension turret repaired, I could turn my mind to making repair pieces and welding up the scuttle. Using the highly technical process of CAD.
3D Printing – Ender 5 Pro Review
While I've enjoyed using the Unicubic U1 3D Printer, I've found the limitations of its ability. It was time upgrade or buy an Ender 5 Pro.
Citroën BX – Cooling Fan Replacement
After a seized cooling fan motor nearly ended my FotU trip early, I really needed a cooling fan replacement before taking the car out again.
Car Show – Retro Works 2021 (Chester)
Last week I went to the Retro Works Car Show in Chester for the first time. After deciding to wash the engine bay, I nearly didn't make it!
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding the Suspension Turret
Non-structural repairs seemed a good place to start the welding, but rot in the suspension turret panel soon changed that!
Review – AutoDoc Online Motor Factors
A good independent motor factor is a joy, but with so few left I've had to turn to AutoDoc for elusive French servicing parts.
Citroën BX – XPO – Repair Panel Body Cut
Before I can put the engine back in to XPO, I need to tackle the body work. I'll need to take a body cut from another, but how much will I need?
Car Show – Festival of The Unexceptional 2021
A new show for me. Not the smoothest arrival, but what a great event Festival of the Unexceptional was this year.
Designing a New Banner Image
I've been unhappy with the current banner image for over a year. Failed attempts of my own meant turning to professional help!
Car Show – CCC National 2021
The last car show I went to was a long time ago. Even longer since I took the BX. For a 300 mile round trip, I probably should have prepared
Citroën BX – XPO – Mi16 Engine Assembly and Cambelt
With the head and bottom end restored, I could finally complete the MI16 engine assembly. But it wasn't going to go completely smoothly!
Peg Perego – GAUCHO – Upgrading LEDs
Although I'd previous converted the Peg Perego Gaucho to LEDs, it needed an upgrade after an incident destroyed the original bulbs.
Citroën BX – Heater Tap Overhaul – Part 3
In part three of the series, we will disconnect the heater matrix and remove the heater tap so it can be disassembled and refurbished